The Knitters Thread

meanmarie

I find that one of the neatest ways to join garter stitch is to knit one stitch from each side together, continue to do this and cast off in normal way all along the seam.

Marie

homealone_2

homealone wrote: »

i am hoping to knit a hat for my mum tonight, i need to start soon or will never finish it in time. but have already spent too long scouring all the usual places we use pattern central etc but so many varieties to open up once you type in hat. she is only 5' 4" petite frame so need to be careful doesnt look like tea cosy over her hat. she also wants in done in the long eyelash yarn which worries me a bit for the finishing item but on the plus side the wool is quite thick, am using it at the moment to make her a cardigan and using a size 7mm. hopefully someone may have a pattern they can share with me using this same/similar sizes so will knit up quick....thanks to anyone that may be able to help

Are there any more knitters around today that maybe able to point me in the right direction please still not found any suitable patterns especially as I don't know how to use circular needles and even if I did I have no ability to get any

PipneyJane

homealone wrote: »

Are there any more knitters around today that maybe able to point me in the right direction please still not found any suitable patterns especially as I don't know how to use circular needles and even if I did I have no ability to get any

Try this pattern by Woolly Wormhead. It's free, knitted sideways on straights AND uses chunky yarn.

Seriously, I think people over-rate the difficulty of knitting with circulars. They are no more difficult than knitting with straight needles.

Winchelsea

Finished my first pair of "toe-up" socks last night. Remembered to cast off the tops fairly loosely, and they're fine. The gusset and heel came out really neat.

I have a book from the library - "Socks from the Toe Up" by Wendy D. Johnson. The beauty of knitting toe-up is that if you're not confident that there's enough wool for a pair of socks, you can wind it into two equal balls and just keep knitting the first one until you're sure. If in doubt, you can either add in contrasting stripes, or just have ankle socks!

cuddles123

Well done on the socks Winchelsea - I've only ever done cuff down.

I'm wrapping pressies to take to my daughter, SIL and Grandson when we go to Hampshire next week
They are moving into a much bigger house so I've also made them a box of decorations.

These are my gift tags (clicky thumbnails)

Catwoman103

homealone wrote: »

Are there any more knitters around today that maybe able to point me in the right direction please still not found any suitable patterns especially as I don't know how to use circular needles and even if I did I have no ability to get any

There are a few hats on www.Ravelry.com which is free to join.

This is the link to eyelash wool hats once you're a member: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/search#craft=knitting&query=eyelash%20hat&sort=best&page=1&view=captioned_thumbs

fluffywelshsheep

Free knitting pattern http://visitwoods.org.uk/en/visit-woods/for-nature/Documents/autumn%20leaf%20knitting%20pattern.pdf. From visit Vistwoods.org.uk it's an oak leaf. On my todo list now

fluffywelshsheep

Catwoman103 wrote: »

There are a few hats on www.Ravelry.com which is free to join.

This is the link to eyelash wool hats once you're a member: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/search#craft=knitting&query=eyelash%20hat&sort=best&page=1&view=captioned_thumbs

Thanks I have a full bin bag of eyelash yarn I got from people to knit scarfs for charity , but it stopped and Still have the yarn but I have a new place to knit for and I think they might like some hats :j

fluffywelshsheep

fluffywelshsheep wrote: »

Free knitting pattern http://visitwoods.org.uk/en/visit-woods/for-nature/Documents/autumn%20leaf%20knitting%20pattern.pdf. From visit Vistwoods.org.uk it's an oak leaf. On my todo list now

Just found another one bluebells http://visitwoods.org.uk/en/visit-woods/things-to-do/nature/Documents/bluebells-knitting-guide.pdf from the same place

rowsew

Dear All, hoping someone can help me. I have made my first garment for the OH's christmas gift, which is a man's tank top. It came out beautifully (as knitting usually makes me swear, I have to say that this item didn't), and then I decided it should have a quick rinse. I washed in cold water in a bowl in the sink, transferred onto a towel, put to shape and let it dry flat, all as per . . .but the ribbing seems to have stretched. I am so upset with myself, and despite looking all over the 'net, don't seem to be able to find any info on how I might fix this. My last resort will be to cut the rib off and reknit it, but I don't really want to. Any info gratefully received, thanks.
PS yarn is a chunky one, 80% wool, 20% alpaca